Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta – Creamy, Comforting & Weeknight-Friendly
Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a quick, creamy, and comforting one-pot dish made with tender pasta, sautéed garlic, and fresh broccoli. A light and nourishing meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (whole wheat, chickpea, or your choice)
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2 cups chopped broccoli florets
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ cup grated parmesan (or 3 tbsp nutritional yeast)
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¾ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package. Add broccoli in last 3–4 minutes of boiling. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain.
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In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1 minute.
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Return pasta and broccoli to the pot. Add ½ cup pasta water and toss to coat.
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Stir in parmesan or nutritional yeast. Add more water as needed for a creamy consistency.
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Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with herbs or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
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Use gluten-free pasta as needed.
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Add beans, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
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Blend sauce for a smoother texture.